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N404 PHX

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 PHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,851 miles

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2016 87,851 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,577 miles

engine management light on (e.m.l)

offside front tyre side wall cracking quite badly (185/65r15)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,577 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check engine light on

rear washer not working

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,139 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air leak from back of engine

check engine light on

gearbox mounting worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear washer not working

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,325 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,240 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,237 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N404 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N404 PHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N404 PHX registered?

N404 PHX is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N404 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 PHX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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